CrowdStrike's CSO Shawn Henry to Retire, Transition to Executive Advisor Role

Shawn Henry, the Chief Security Officer of CrowdStrike, will retire on March 31, 2025, after a notable career in cybersecurity and law enforcement. His transition to an executive advisor role was announced on February 14, allowing him to continue advocating for cybersecurity. Henry, a former FBI executive assistant director with a 24-year background in cyber investigations, has significantly influenced CrowdStrike, particularly during the recent global IT outage affecting 8.5 million Microsoft Windows devices. He managed the incident's impact and publicly acknowledged the support of employees, customers, and partners following the company’s software update issues.

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